Complete Herbal - Couverture souple

Culpeper, N

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1840223456 ISBN 13 : 9781840223453

Editeur : Wordsworth Editions Ltd, 2007

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

From Amara Dulcis to Yarrow, All-Heal to Viper's Bugloss, Culpeper's Complete Herbal and English Physician Enlarged offers remedies for all ills known to Seventeenth century society. Together with the alphabetical section on herbs, their provenance and properties, there is The English Physician and Family Dispensary, which provides an astrologo-physical discourse of the human virtues in the body of man.

Nicholas Culpeper (1616-1654) studied at Cambridge and became an apothecary, physician and astrologer in London. Whilst only the imprudent would follow his dictates today without question, the Herbal remains a fascinating historical treatise, and stands as a monument to botanical and medical science.

Présentation de l'éditeur :

First published over 350 years ago during the reign of Elizabeth I, Culpeper's Herbal remains one of the most complete listings of herbs and their uses in existence. From Adder's Tongue to Yarrow, each of the 411 herbs is described in detail, along with its "government and virtues," remedies, and cautions. Although much of the medical advice must be taken with a pinch of salt, the engaging tone, enthusiasm, and expertise of the author are irresistible and highly entertaining. Also included is Culpeper's advice on gathering, drying, conserving, and using herbs to get the most out of them. This is a must-have for anyone interested in herbs and their uses.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Wordsworth Editions Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1840223456
• ISBN 13: 9781840223453
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 608